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HR 3568 United States House · 117th Congress

Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act

Summary
Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a program to provide financial assistance, such as grants or low-interest loans, to certain entities for the planning or installation of solar facilities that benefit certain low-income households.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds solar installations for low-income households, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and access per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes solar energy access for low-income communities, advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill targets low-income households with solar energy assistance, reducing utility costs - a key factor in housing affordability. Directly aligns with 'increases affordable housing' indicator despite not explicitly mentioning housing.80% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 28, 2021 Last action May 31, 2021
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Committee
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May 31, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
lower
May 28, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
May 28, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
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Party
State
District
P
Photo of Tony Cárdenas
Tony Cárdenas
DDemocratic
CA
29
Co
Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12